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Samurai Shodown III (Europe)

PlayStation
🇬🇧
Reviewed in
1998
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Samurai Shodown III keeps SNK's 2D flair with snappy duels, but still suffers PS1 load times between rounds.

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Category
Fighting 2 players 16+
Description
Samurai Shodown III by SNK, released in 1996. Adaptation of the Neo-Geo classic Samurai Shodown III. 2D sword combat with extended roster, two fighting styles (Slash and Bust) per character, and feudal Japan atmosphere. Cult edition of the franchise.

Samurai Shodown III review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,15 GB 📅30/06/1998
Published by SNK

Samurai Shodown III (PS1) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $14 Q6 complete
 $83 Q10 new
 $215 !
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Collector interest

The European PAL port of the flamboyant Samurai Shodown III, sharp 2D duels hampered by PS1 load times between rounds. This SNK entry's European release was far quieter than the Japanese or North American versions, making complete PAL copies hard to assemble. Targeted interest among SNK fighting fans and PAL completists, more than for the port's technical quality.

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